12 notable people were born on January 25.
January 25 is the birth date of twelve notable individuals across history, including British novelist William Somerset Maugham (1874), modernist writer Virginia Woolf (1882), Soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze (1928), Philippine president Corazon Aquino (1933), and Portuguese footballer Eusébio (1942). These individuals made contributions to literature, politics, and sports.
English modernist writer and feminist who wrote influential novels including Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse using stream-of-consciousness techniques. She was a central figure in the Bloomsbury Group and a pioneer in exploring psychological realism in literature.
English playwright and novelist known for works including Of Human Bondage and The Razor's Edge, and for his mastery of short story writing.
Italian singer-songwriter who gained fame after participating in the talent show X Factor and has released multiple successful albums in Italy.
Portuguese striker known as the "Black Panther" who won the Ballon d'Or in 1965 and scored 41 goals in 64 international appearances.
Georgian Foreign Minister (1985-1990) who helped end the Cold War and later served as President of Georgia from 1995 to 2003.
First female president of the Philippines (1986-1992) who led the People Power Revolution that toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy.
Spanish midfielder considered one of the greatest passers in football history, who won the World Cup and two European Championships before becoming a coach.
Brazilian footballer who played as a forward for clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Santos, known for his technical skills and dribbling ability.
Comedian and actor who became Ukraine's sixth president in 2019, leading the country during the Russian invasion that began in 2022.
Russian-American software engineer who served as Executive Director of the Wikimedia Foundation from 2014 to 2016. She previously worked at SugarCRM and other technology companies.
Former professional footballer who played as a right-back and represented Tunisia internationally. He played for several European clubs during his career in the 1990s and 2000s.
Judoka who competes internationally for Kazakhstan but was born in Mongolia, specializing in the women's 57kg weight category.